Jofra Archer records his third Test fifer in Ashes: Stats
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England speedster Jofra Archer shone with a memorable five-wicket haul against Australia in the 3rd Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Archer, who dismissed three Australian batters on the opening day, took two more wickets the next morning to complete his fifer. According to ESPNcricinfo, the English seamer took his maiden Test fifer since 2019. Here are the key stats.
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Archer among wickets on first two days
While notable knocks from Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja bolstered Australia on Day 1, Archer was the pick of England's bowlers. He took just three wickets for just 29 runs in 16 overs. The English pacer wrapped up Australia's innings by dismissing Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon the next morning. His final figures in the first innings read 20.2-5-53-5.
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A look at his stats
As per ESPNcricinfo, Archer recorded his fourth fifer in Test cricket. Notably, three of those have come in the Ashes. In 18 Tests (33 innings), the England pacer has raced to 59 wickets at an average of 30.27. His tally includes an economy of 3.02. In seven Ashes Tests, Archer has accounted for 30 wickets at an average of 22.33.
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Archer brings back the memories
As mentioned, Archer recorded his maiden Test fifer since 2019, the year of his debut. Notably, the English seamer took 3 fifers that year. Archer played in 2020 and 2021 before suffering a four-year injury layoff.